May 11th, 2012 (No Comments)
Right idea… Sam Houston to Offer Free Admission http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/69668/sam-houston-to-offer-free-admission Sam Houston Race Park will offer free admission following the conclusion of the 2012 Quarter Horse meet on May 19. The Park’s offer will start on May 20 and will last the entire summer through Labor Day. Simulcast racing will continue seven days a week. Quarter […]
May 11th, 2012 (No Comments)
O’Neill Could be Suspended for TCO2 Violation http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/69672/oneill-could-be-suspended-for-tco2-violation Trainer Doug O’Neill could face a suspension and fine stemming from a 2010 finding in California that a horse in his care had an elevated level of total carbon dioxide in his blood system. O’Neill, the winning trainer in the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! […]
May 11th, 2012 (No Comments)
Arlington Handicapping Challenge offers berths to TwinSpires.com Championship http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/69667/arlington-handicapping-challenge-offers-berths-to-twinspirescom-championship The Arlington Handicapping Challenge (AHC), a series of innovative, live-money handicapping contests, returns for the 2012 live meet, with the first contest slated for May 26. Posted via email from Michael Pizzolla On ValueCapping™, Horse Racing, And Technology
May 11th, 2012 (No Comments)
Interesting strategy… I’ll Have Another: No Work Before Preakness http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/69662/ill-have-another-no-work-before-preakness I’ll Have Another, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will train up to the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) on gallops alone, trainer Doug O’Neill said during a national teleconference May 10. The son of Flower Alley had a series of […]
May 11th, 2012 (No Comments)
Medication Reform Advocacy Website Launched http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/69657/medication-reform-advocacy-website-launched The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association May 10 announced the launch of an advocacy website, cleanhorseracing.org, that is dedicated to the reform of medication rules. Features of the new educational website include news, videos, scientific studies, and commentary in support of medication-free racing. Several action-oriented […]
May 10th, 2012 (No Comments)
117 Entered for Monmouth Opening Card May 12 http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/69648/117-entered-for-monmouth-opening-card-may-12 Monmouth Park opens this Saturday, May 12, with a 12-race program attracting a total of 117 entries. Topping Saturday’s card is the $75,000 Decathlon Stakes for 3-year-olds and upward, which attracted nine entrants — all previous stakes winners. The six-furlong Decathlon is the first of Monmouth’s […]
May 10th, 2012 (No Comments)
Good suggestion, and this could be implemented very easily. Remember, this year’s Derby’s splits were the fastest ever. Horse racing notebook: Digital time displays would help jockeys – Houston Chronicle http://www.chron.com/sports/article/Horse-racing-notebook-Digital-time-displays-3547141.php In many races around turns, interval times (splits) are vital. Whether shouted to a distance runner or flashed on digital display to a speedskater, […]
May 10th, 2012 (No Comments)
Delaware Park Opens 100-Day Season May 12 http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/69649/delaware-park-opens-100-day-season-may-12 The live racing schedule for the 75th anniversary season at Delaware Park is set to begin Saturday, May 12. Live racing will be held on Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Live racing will not be conducted on the first Thursday of the meet on May 17. Admission […]
May 9th, 2012 (No Comments)
I’ll Have Another Headed to Pimlico http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/69600/ill-have-another-headed-to-pimlico Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner I’ll Have Another departed Churchill Downs at 1:19 p.m. May 7 and was taken to nearby Louisville International Airport for a flight to Baltimore, Md., where he will contest the May 19 Preakness Stakes (gr. I). Upon arrival, the […]
May 9th, 2012 (No Comments)
Good news from this year’s Derby! Kentucky Derby sets attendance, betting records http://www.suntimes.com/sports/horseracing/12404292-419/kentucky-derby-sets-attendance-betting-records.html LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs was a financial winner as Kentucky Derby week set more records for attendance and betting. Derby week earnings before taxes and other accounting measures increased about $4.5 million to $5.5 million compared with last year, The Courier-Journal […]
